2. You finished writing a research paper on the way modern technology affects communication within families. Now you need to include the citation for an editorial published in the Sacramento Gazette titled “Should We Just Text Our Children?” However, you don’t have the author’s name available. Which of the following would be the correct citation for the editorial?

Question

Create a creative and abstract image representing communication and technology within the context of family dynamics. Depict a family of four members (a Caucasian father, a Middle-Eastern mother, a South Asian son, and a Hispanic daughter) utilizing various forms of modern technology such as smartphones, laptops, or smart speakers. Infuse an underlying theme of disconnection or distraction, illustrating the potential impact of technology on interpersonal relationships within a family.

2. You finished writing a research paper on the way modern technology affects communication within families. Now you need to include the citation for an editorial published in the Sacramento Gazette titled “Should We Just Text Our Children?” However, you don’t have the author’s name available. Which of the following would be the correct citation for the editorial?

2.

A. “Should We Just Text Our Children?” Editorial. Sacramento Gazette. 5 Dec. 2002: A4.********
B. N/A. “Should We Just Text Our Children?” Sacramento Gazette. 5 Dec. 2002: A4.
C. “Should We Just Text Our Children?” Editorial. Sacramento Gazette. 5 Dec. 2002: A4

Proper MLA format - In choice A Sacramento Gazette is in italics...I asked this question yesterday but forgot to put that. I think it is A - any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

1. B

2. A
3. A
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Is this for the works cited list? Or for the in-text citation.

If for the latter, there are none correct.

If for the former, A is correct.

Answer 3

It is for a works cited and thank you...

Answer 4

You're welcome!

Answer 5

Thank you for letting me know!

Answer 6

A. “Should We Just Text Our Children?” Editorial. Sacramento Gazette. 5 Dec. 2002: A4.

Answer 7

Yes, you are correct. The correct citation format in MLA style would be option A:

“Should We Just Text Our Children?” Editorial. Sacramento Gazette. 5 Dec. 2002: A4.

In MLA format, newspaper titles should be in italics, so "Sacramento Gazette" should be italicized. The italicization may not be visible in this plain text format, but it is an important formatting rule to follow when creating a citation in MLA style.